Background
Finger, Larry Wayne was born on May 22, 1940 in Terril, Iowa, United States. Son of Wayne W. and Lucille F. (Hewitt) Finger.
Finger, Larry Wayne was born on May 22, 1940 in Terril, Iowa, United States. Son of Wayne W. and Lucille F. (Hewitt) Finger.
Bachelor in Physics, University of Minnesota, 1962; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, 1967.
Post-doctoral fellow, Carnegie Institute Washington, 1967-1969; crystallographer, Carnegie Institute Washington, since 1969. Visiting professor State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1975-1976, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, 1984-1985. Member Earth Science Board National Research Council/NAS, Washington, 1986-1989.
Fellow Mineral. Society American (secretary 1974-1978). Member American Geophysical Union, American Crystallographic Association.
Married Denise J. Lanning, June 16, 1962. Children: Cynthia D., Pamela J.